When Grandma Jiang saw her son-in-law and grandson, who had come all this way to see her, at the hospital, she felt much more at ease. However, she didn't see her youngest daughter, so she couldn't help but peek towards the door, but the person she wanted to see was nowhere to be seen.
Liu Yuanchao felt bad seeing how much the old lady had aged overnight: "Mom, I'm sorry to trouble you. Hongying is so grown up now, so don't worry about her. You have two children, so you won't just leave her to fend for herself in the future."
Liu Yuanchao was assuring the old lady that he would not abandon Liu Hongying in the future. The old lady shook her head. She was not senile yet: "Yuanchao, I am sorry. I did not raise my child well. Let her be. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. I can't control everything. I just hope you are all doing well."
"Grandma, you have to take care of yourself. My mom is just having a temporary breakdown. She'll be alright in the future." Liu Xuewen could only smile and comfort his grandma, but he was feeling increasingly heartbroken about his mother. His grandma used to be so good to his mother and them, but his mother had turned out like this.
Seeing the children's worried expressions, the old lady smiled and pulled her two grandsons to her side: "Don't worry, Grandma is fine. Grandma hasn't seen you and Xiangqiao get married yet. Grandma is just getting old."
The old lady insisted on going home after staying in the hospital for two days. Jiang Jianguo, Jiang Ruyu, and the others couldn't persuade her otherwise, so they had to let her have her way. Once home, Jiang Ruyu, Jiang Hui, and Jiang Lin stopped letting her do any more work. The three siblings took over all the housework, including laundry, cooking, and cleaning. Jiang Kai also had his wife take the children to visit the old lady more often.
The old lady also learned to comfort herself. Every day she would chat with her old friends in the yard or go for a walk together and listen to others' gossip. Her spirits gradually returned.
Time flies, and it's already May. In the past six months, many people have introduced potential partners to Jiang Ruyu, but she initially refused them all. Because she had some different feelings for Zheng Yang, she once tentatively asked her grandmother. The old lady only said that she still hoped she would find someone who was perfect in every way, so that there would be less pressure after marriage and someone to take care of the children after she had them.
If it were a family like the Zheng family's, she would face much more pressure in the future. After giving birth, there would be no one to take care of the child, and she would also have to worry about her sister-in-law's affairs. Zheng Yang's job, although high-paying, was often away from home, and he had no time to help her.
Jiang Ruyu felt that her grandmother's words made sense. Moreover, Zheng Yang seemed to be particularly busy lately, and she could only see him twice a month. She was also afraid of being seen and gossiped about. Therefore, when someone came to introduce her to a potential partner again, Jiang Ruyu did not refuse under her grandmother's expectations and agreed to meet him.
The matchmaker was Aunt Wang from the neighboring courtyard. She worked for the street women's federation and was most enthusiastic about matchmaking for eligible young people.
"Oh my, Aunt Jiang, your Ruyu is very likable. This man is a policeman at our local police station. He's very upright-looking, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. His family is simple; he only has one older sister. His father was also a veteran policeman, but he passed away due to poor health. His mother is an accountant at a light bulb factory, and his sister is married. His family is well-off."
Since Jiang Ruyu had agreed to the blind date, she didn't stand on ceremony and asked frankly, "What's the man's name? How old is he? With such good qualities, why isn't he married? Aren't you being too picky?"
Aunt Wang smiled, but a hint of unease flashed across her face: "Look at what you're saying. It's normal to be picky, isn't it? Who wouldn't want to be picky if they're well-off? Don't you think so, Aunt Jiang?"
"That's right, my Ruyu is perfect in every way, and we have many people introducing her to potential partners. We need to be careful in choosing her," the old lady said with a smile.
Aunt Wang chuckled dryly and said, "The man's name is Li Qingfeng. He's twenty-three this year, not very old. When would you like to meet him?"
Jiang Ruyu felt that this Aunt Wang was hiding something, but there was nothing wrong with meeting her once, and she hadn't said that they would get married after just one meeting: "How about 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow? I'm off work, so let's meet at Houhai Park."
"Haha, okay, that's settled then. By the way, that boy has a big mole on his chin, it's easy to spot, don't get it wrong."
"Okay, I understand."
After seeing the matchmaker off, Jiang Ruyu complained to her nanny, "Grandma, I just can't imagine how good-looking someone with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a big mole could be?"
The old lady laughed and said, "We'll see when we see it. If we don't like it, we won't agree."
On her day off, Jiang Ruyu didn't dress up much. She wore a simple long-sleeved floral shirt and a pair of slightly fitted khaki pants, with flat leather shoes on her feet. Her long hair was styled into a simple high ponytail. Her hair was black and smooth, and the high ponytail swayed beautifully behind her.
She has no bangs, a small face, fair and delicate skin, and exquisite features. If someone had compared Jiang Ruyu to Jiang Ruyi before, Jiang Ruyi would be described as having a refined and elegant appearance, while Jiang Ruyu would be described as having a generous and bright appearance.
She usually dresses plainly for work, but today she dressed up a little, and the old lady smiled and said, "This is the kind of spirit you should have at your age. Young girls should dress up. Look how pretty my granddaughter is! I wonder which rascal will get her."
"Grandma, people usually want to be praised, but you're the one who praises yourself first." Jiang Ruyu picked up a small cloth bag containing tissues, keys, money, and other items, and was about to leave.
"What's the big deal? Look here, it's a day off today, there are people everywhere, and some people will be staring at you."
Jiang Ruyu rode away on her bicycle. As soon as she left the courtyard, the women in the alley stared at her like searchlights: "Oh, isn't this Ruyu from Old Jiang's family? Dressed up so beautifully, are you going out on a date?"
Jiang Ruyu didn't hesitate and said frankly, "Aunt Wang introduced me to a police officer, so I'll go meet him."
"Oh, this is great news! Go on, the girl is so pretty, she's sure to catch someone's eye."
"Hey, what are you saying? Even if someone takes a liking to Ruyu, Ruyu might not necessarily take a liking to him, right?"
"That's right. Ruyu is so beautiful, has a good job, and is also capable and sensible. It should be Ruyu who chooses the best partner."
Jiang Ruyu laughed heartily: "Aunties and grandmas, keep chatting, I'm leaving now."
"Go quickly, and don't forget to send out wedding candies if you have any good news."
"Don't worry, you'll get your share."
Jiang Ruyu rode away on her bicycle, leaving a group of women to discuss whether she and Jiang Ruyu could make a good match. Coincidentally, Zheng Yang, who had been busy for half a month, finally returned home. He had a day off today and wanted to ask Jiang Ruyu out for some fun. He had been too busy lately and hadn't had the time or opportunity to see her. He was sure she would be angry.
Before he even got home, he heard about the girl going on a blind date. He was furious. It hadn't been long, and before he knew it, the girl had been targeted.
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